Mayor Praises Holly Ferling
South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann paused today’s monthly South Burnett Regional Council meeting to pay special tribute to local cricketer Holly Ferling.
New Housing Estate Approved
South Burnett Regional Council has approved an application for 123 lots in Blackbutt
Kitchen Donated to Flood Appeal
A Nanango business has donated a complete kitchen to help raise money for the Mayor’s Red Earth South Burnett Flood Appeal.
2013 Aid Package ‘Different’
Farm Financial Counsellor Alan Broome has warned there are a few key differences between the disaster funding released after the 2011 funds and the latest round of relief.
Mayor Supports Water Tanks
South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann has praised the State Government for allowing individual councils to decide whether water tanks should remain compulsory in new developments in their areas.
Dates Set For Flood Information Meetings
Were you or someone you know affected by the Australia Day weekend floods? The South Burnett Recovery Team has organised a series of public meetings to be held throughout the region to provide information on assistance available.
Councils To Decide On Tanks
Local councils will be able to opt to retain mandatory rainwater tank requirements where they can prove a net benefit to the community despite new laws passed by the State Government.
Road Closed For Repairs
South Burnett Regional Council has advised that Mondure-Wheatland Road will be closed from 6:00am today to 6:00pm tomorrow to install new pipes and repair road damage.
Mayor Supports Postal Protest
South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann has joined the protest against Australia Post’s decision to close counter services at Kingaroy’s CBD post office.
Yarraman’s Future May Figure In Talks
The future direction of Yarraman is expected to be a subject for discussion when Queensland Energy and Water Supply Minister Mark McArdle meets with representatives from the South Burnett and Toowoomba regional councils on February 26-27.
Donations Start To Roll In
The South Burnett Regional Council is already receiving donations for the Mayor’s Red Earth South Burnett Flood Appeal.
Category C Funding Approved
The South Burnett has been granted Category C disaster zone status under the Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements.
Thank You From MP
Member for Flynn Ken O’Dowd has thanked local mayors for their efforts during the recent flood crisis.
Disaster Group Says Thanks
The South Burnett Local Disaster Management Group met for the last time on Friday to debrief on the recent Australia Day weekend floods.
Can You Help The Cash Flood In?
An appeal to help South Burnett residents affected by the Australia Day weekend floods has been launched by South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann in conjunction with not-for-profit local community group Red Earth Foundation.
Post Office Fight Has Just Begun
A delegation of protesters has been elected to meet with South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann on Monday to help prepare an official response to Australia Post’s decision to close the Kingaroy Street business facility.
Dyne Calls For Category D
While the South Burnett is desperate to get its Disaster Funding upgraded to “Category C”, the chairman of the umbrella council organisation for the region is pushing for an even higher level, “Category D”.
Council Extends Rates Discount
South Burnett Regional Council has extended the discount period for this quarter’s rates to help people affected by the Australia Day weekend floods.
BlazeAid Comes Back To Help
BlazeAid is coming back to the South Burnett to help farmers mend the many fences destroyed by the Australia Day weekend floods.
Selections Start For SB Directions
The final committee for the new South Burnett Directions economic development advisory board is expected to be known by the end of February.
